It appears the Twinkie has a court-ordered reprieve as the judge suspends consideration of a dissolution request by Hostess and orders the company and the union to mediation. The timer's ticking, however, as this is a one day deal only. If they fail to come to an agreement, the court will entertain the motion tomorrow.

FuskieWho hopes they work it out because despite the jokes about Twinkies, he thinks the demand for the product has not been in question..